There are a number of words and labels that are being tossed around in the juice machine market such as juice extractor. There are juicer, juice extractor, super juicer and others. There are some distinctions though.
Not all manufacturers use these criteria in their labeling, but they are general concepts based on performances. For more details regarding the capabilities of a particular unit you should consult the specifications that accompanied that particular unit.
Some motors or blades may not be suitable for the items that you want to process. In some cases individuals also note that some units over-process specific soft foods such as berries.
A juice extractor is typically capable of getting juice out of hard root produce. It will likely handle soft vegetables and fruits as well, but the significant point is that in general they are capable of handling the harder roots such as potatoes.
This is not true of all juicer products. Some machines designed to handle delicate wheat grass are also referred to as juice extractors, as a result the label may not be as helpful as you think. It could also prove to be a good starting point. Below are some looks at some of the many fruit extractors that are available.
Waring PJE401 Juice Extractor, Quite White and Stainless Steel
This is a more or less typical example of what a fruit extractor is. It converts all non-citrus fruits and vegetables into juice. This particular model disassembles for easy cleaning and has dishwasher safe components. It is powered by a 550 watt motor.
4-in-1 Super Juice Extractor in Shock-proof Design by Foshan Geuwa Electric Appliance Co. Ltd
This extractor offers all that is stated above, but with a 300 watt motor. In addition to produce the unit can be used for meat mincing and dry food milling. It offers pulse rotation and two-speed function settings. The design of this unit may prove a bit cumbersome for many home kitchen settings.
Waring JEX450 FACTORY REFURSBISHED juice extractor
This is a quality brand, and this particular product proves that with the more commercial quality products second-hand is an option. This refurbished unit comes complete with a ninety-day warranty. It is delivered in a sealed box. It was priced under eighty dollars. It is powered by an 850 watt motor and has two speed settings.
Breville ® Compact Juice Extractor
This product was priced just under one-hundred dollars and is powered by a seven-hundred watt motor. The motor provides 14,000 RPM’s of juicing action. Some parts are dishwasher safe and the housing can be wiped clean. It is complete with a custom pitcher and other convenience features.
Hamilton Beach 67900 2 Speed Juice Extractor
This is among the most compact units that you may find. It does have two speed operation though. It was priced between thirty and forty dollars. If you do not want to make large amounts of juice at one time this unit with custom pitcher may be something like you are looking for.